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Spending a semester or a year abroad at the University of Ballarat offers you a unique opportunity for adventure, travel, learning about Australian people and culture, as well as a distinct academic challenge in many areas of coursework.
The University of Ballarat was founded in 1994 and established in Australia's timeless bushland at the base of Mount Helen. Since the university's inception, the student population has grown to more than 18,000 students undertaking studies in 50 specialized areas across nine schools. Tremendous resources are available at the university, including superb library facilities, an ultra-modern aquatic fitness center, a gymnasium, and numerous shops and cafes for you to enjoy.
The city of Ballarat has a unique small-town feel, with many big-city amenities within walking distance or a short bus ride. With 82,000 residents, Ballarat enjoys a wide variety of services, including many educational institutions, medical services, places of worship, clubs, cinemas, shopping centers, world-class sporting facilities and celebrated tourist destinations such as Sovereign Hill, Eureka Stockade Center, and Ballarat Wildlife Park.
| City, Country; | Ballarat, Australia |
|---|---|
| Session | Semester and/or Academic Year |
| Dates |
Semester 1: February - June Semester 2: July - November |
| Requirements | 2.5 GPA |
| Application Deadline |
Fall Admission: May 1 Spring Admission: October 15 A non-refundable $20 application fee must be included with the application. Cash or a check, made payable to SUNY Cortland, are both acceptable forms of payment. |
| Travel Information |
Spring 2010 Travel Dates: Departure Date from U.S.: February 13, 2010 Departure Date from University of Ballarat: June 27, 2010 |
| Program Costs | Spring 2010 Budget |
| Program Course Information |
Please Select at Least 60 Australian Credit Units (equivalent to 12 SUNY Cortland Credit Hours): University of Ballarat International Student Course Selection Guide |
| Accommodations |
On and Off-Campus Housing; Partial meal plan or Self-Catering Available |
| Host Website |